Department of Justice
DOJ v. Rodriguez-Martel
PendingFiled: February 10, 2026
Francisco Rodriguez Martel, his wife Esmeralda Rodriguez, Erica Cisneros, and Giovanna Sierra Carrillo allegedly conspired to fraudulently obtain temporary work visas under the H-2A program. Rodriguez-Martel and Esmeralda Rodriguez allegedly threatened to call immigration authorities. Rodriguez-Martel allegedly threatened the physical safety of the foreign laborers.
Summary generated from official Department of Justice press release
Source: Department of Justice Press Release ↗Parties
Defendants / Respondents
- Francisco Rodriguez Martel
- Esmeralda Rodriguez
- Erica Cisneros
- Giovanna Sierra Carrillo
Dates
Filed
February 10, 2026
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